Festivals near Islay ON (272 Result(s))

Founded in 1993 by Toronto residents Attila Glatz and Susan Alberghini in conjunction with local residents, Jim and Jane Alexander, the Huntsville Festival of the Arts has become one of Canada's most significant and highly acclaimed arts festivals. Based in Huntsville, Ontario, the Festival's roots were initially strongly classical and centered around a resident professional symphony orchestra under the baton of Kerry Stratton. Today the Festival covers a broad spectrum of classical and contemporary music events, as well as dance, theatre, literature, children's cultural activities and public celebrations. Muskoka's resort and cottage country offers a variety of unique venues for the Festival's events. Starting in 2005 Huntsville's new Algonquin Theatre became principle venue. In addition, several Huntsville locations are used including Trinity United Church, Muskoka Heritage Place, Deerhurst Resort Pavilion and the Town Centre's outdoor gazebos and waterfront.The Festival fosters a sense of ownership in the community and is considered an integral summer event in the area.

Documentary portraits range from Sophie Tucker to Etgar Keret, unusual tales of dybbuks, golems, psychics and an ageing gigolo are unraveled, and filmmakers.

Each year as we approach our Festival dates, the printed catalogue finally arrives at the office and we stare at it in wonder, thinking about the process that went into its creation.I am often asked how the Festival is programmed, so here is the story of how we arrive at our programme:We begin by previewing films that we have read about online. In addition, over the years, we have developed connections with producers, directors and distributors, who are more than happy to inform us about their new productions.

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is North America's largest documentary festival, conference and market. Each year, the Festival presents a selection of more than 180 cutting-edge documentaries from Canada and around the globe. Through its industry programs, Hot Docs also provides a full range of professional development, market and networking opportunities for documentary professionals. Hot Docs is a national, charitable organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art of documentary. The organization showcases Canadian and international documentaries to the public and delivers professional development, market and network opportunities to documentary professionals through the presentation of an annual documentary festival and complimentary activities. Hot Docs endeavours to provide the highest quality programmes and services to its constituents, and to earn an international reputation for excellence.